Please keep in mind you are at higher elevation so hiking will feel more difficult. Also please keep an eye on weather conditions and be sure to bring plenty of water!
Here are some family friendly hike recommendations:
- Bridge to Bridge Loop (1.8 miles, 91 ft elevation gain)
- Fistful of Dollars and Few Dollars More Loop (2.8 miles, 269 ft elevation gain)
- Lost Lake #1532 (3.3 miles out-and-back, 423 ft elevation gain)
Some more moderate hikes:
- Wagon Loop Trail (3.6 miles, 757 ft elevation gain)
- Windsor Lake (2.1 miles out-and-back, 839 ft elevation gain)
- Waterdog Lakes Trail (3.2 miles out-and-back, 1,066 ft elevation gain)
Visit a ghost town during your stay!
Scenic drive up and over 12,500ft. 50 minutes North of Buena Vista. Take the exit West on Colorado Highway 82 towards Aspen.
Beautiful blue lakes with a tremendous mountain view.
A historic mountain town with a quaint main street.
Located in the Historic "State Highway Building", sharing space with "The Trailhead" outdoor store.
Beautiful rooftop patio! Please call prior to arriving to check their weekly possible closings for private events.